Waterford United vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 May

Waterford United

W L W W D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-2

15/05/2026 14:45

Derry City

L W L D W

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Derry City on 15 May 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Waterford United vs Derry City preview before placing your bet.

Waterford United will face Derry City in Ireland Premier Division on May 15, 2026 at 14:45.
Waterford United are currently 9th with 22 points after 25 matches.
Derry City sit 6th with 29 points from 25 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.70.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2026-05-15

Waterford United vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Waterford United

Derry City

2026-05-15 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 15/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	36	25	9	9	7	39	37	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	26	25	6	8	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	21	25	5	6	14	22	42	-20

Head To Head

27/02/2026 15:45

Derry City

4 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

17/10/2025 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

Derry City

IRE PR

04/07/2025 14:45

Derry City

7 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

25/04/2025 14:45

Waterford United

2 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

28/02/2025 15:45

Derry City

1 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

23/08/2024 14:45

Waterford United

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

Derry City

50%

Draw

Waterford United

50%

Waterford United Last 6 matches

08/05/2026 15:00

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Waterford United

IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Waterford United 3 - 3 Dundalk

IRE PR

01/05/2026 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford United

IRE PR

24/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Galway United

IRE PR

18/04/2026 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford United

IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Waterford United

IRE PR

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Derry City

08/05/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Derry City

IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United

IRE PR

01/05/2026 15:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Derry City

IRE PR

24/04/2026 15:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

17/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 2 Derry City

IRE PR

10/04/2026 14:45

Dundalk 2 - 2 Derry City

IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Waterford United

Derry City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.28

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.24

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

16 (64%)9 (36%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

18 (72%)7 (28%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(68%)17 8(32%)

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(12%)3 22(88%)

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)16 9(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Derry City

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 4.67

Derry City

Total shots

13.46 avg / game

Blocked

100 total

Avg. 4.76

Waterford United Pass Derry City

Total passes

6305

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

9768

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.12

Clean sheets

0.24

4.76

119

Corners

142

5.68

23.32

583

Throw-ins

616

24.64

1.64

Offsides

1.28

4.12

103

GK saves

2.32

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.40

2.64

0.00

0.08

12.56

314

Fouls

297

11.88

10.12

253

Tackles

291

11.64

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Waterford United vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Waterford United vs Derry City on 15 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Waterford United vs Derry City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Waterford United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derry City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Waterford United and Derry City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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